A Dental Implant is a Titanium Screw that functions as a prosthetic device to replace a missing tooth.
In other words, a dental implant is a medical-grade titanium screw that is placed in the patient’s mouth to replace the root of a missing tooth. It holds the abutment where the crown is cemented after the 4-month healing process known as “osseointegration”. We only use FDA-approved dental implants.
Implants can be used to replace one tooth or many. They can replace three or more teeth with an implant-supported bridge, and can also anchor a special type of denture called a hybrid denture — those implant-supported dentures are widely known as All-on-4.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Dental Implant?
A Dental Implant is a prosthetic root made out of titanium that is placed to support or hold a crown replacing a missing tooth. It takes about 4 months for the implant to bond with the bone in a process called osseointegration.
How much does a Dental Implant cost?
Costs depend on your specific case. Send us your X-rays or photos and our International Patients Coordinator will reply with a personalized quote — most patients traveling from abroad save a significant amount versus prices back home.
Can the implant be placed under sedation?
Absolutely. Any patient who wants their implants placed under I.V. sedation can do so — just let us know when we prepare your plan.
What should I tell the doctor beforehand?
The doctor needs to know about any medical condition and all the medications you take — blood thinners first — and it is vitally important to inform the doctor about your allergies.
Can the implant be placed right after an extraction?
It can be done in very specific cases. The specialist evaluates the images to determine if the implant can be placed after the tooth has been extracted. It can be done on front teeth, which have a single cone-shaped root; this process needs a bone graft around the implant to help with osseointegration. Implants can’t be placed immediately after extracting back molars, as those have multiple roots and the site must be grafted and healed first.